retro or contemporary body work?

[John.W]

I never said I wanted a Fury, but the shape is definitely the right shape for a classic sports car just like the MX5 or the Z3 BMW. That's why these cars sell so well. I still can't see the point of turning a roadster into a roadster, why not just restore the roadster and make it better?

[vmax1974]

Originally Posted by John.W

I never said I wanted a Fury, but the shape is definitely the right shape for a classic sports car just like the MX5 or the Z3 BMW. That's why these cars sell so well. I still can't see the point of turning a roadster into a roadster, why not just restore the roadster and make it better?

The mx5 as a car has got a habit of rusting around the sills and floor making them very flimsy and dangerous to use But thats just my experience of them although I still think its a great little car when the body gives up the roadster is a fitting way of keeping the mx5 running gear doing the job it was designed for having fun

[John.W]

Originally Posted by vmax1974

The mx5 as a car has got a habit of rusting around the sills and floor making them very flimsy and dangerous to use But thats just my experience of them although I still think its a great little car when the body gives up the roadster is a fitting way of keeping the mx5 running gear doing the job it was designed for having fun

I won't argue with that but if the body still good I can't see the point.

[BenBrooks]

ferrari 250 testa rossa would be my vote, probably the most beautiful car ever made. or the d type

[Talonmotorsport]

Since my first post there has been a small development on the D type idea so that will not be going on a Roadster chassis as it could (fingers and toes crossed) cause a conflict of interests in 2-3 months time.
I like the Raw Fulcrum as it's a squared off Fury and would also appear to be easier to make as the basic shape unlike the Fury which has all sorts of contours.
As much as I like the retro styling with wire or steel wheels I think most people would want a nice set of alloys on the car, which is why the fury seams to appeal so much it looks like modern classic.
I've been looking at 50-60's sports cars and also the more modern designs and have come to the conclusion that there is scope to make contemporary classic. What I have in very rough sketches and what has been pointed by some one else is that I've inadvertently designed the 7 that TVR might have made.
I'm going to start a 1/2 scale model next month and see what people think.

[vmax1974]

Originally Posted by BenBrooks

ferrari 250 testa rossa would be my vote, probably the most beautiful car ever made. or the d type

Ferrari testarossa? For gods sake just no big heavy lump of lead that boils its brakes every time it sees a corner worst car ever to come out of italy although cant argue with a classic D type

[Talonmotorsport]

I think you may have the 250 Testa Rossa mixed up with the Testarossa

[robo]

I think the replica thing has run its course and some fresh ideas/shapes need to appear to stir up the kit/home built car market. Some of these so called replica`s just look wrong. Mainly because they are out of proportion and that hurts the eye. If something is made thats not a copy it can judged for what it is. I am sure the roadster chassis could be clad with a new shape but it will have to be an open top roadster type thing because doors cant be cut into the side.

Bob

[Eternal]

After the IVA I'm going to go to a full body style like the donkervoort d8 rs 06. I know its not quite the same but it reminds me of the old morgan style also of the car from "the league of extraordinary gentlemen"

[robo]

It was donkervoort I had in mind. Along the seven line but made it their own. Genius.
Bob